A Brief Introduction To Portuguese Accent Marks

The other day, a few friends from Mexico asked me, “What’s that weird thing under the C? What do...

How Many People Speak English, And Where Is It Spoken?

English is the most-spoken language in the world, and it can be found spread far and wide. While the...

Are Some Languages Spoken Faster Than Others?

It’s a common experience for the novice language learner: you’ve been going along, feeling prett...

What The Turing Test Tells Us About The Future Of Technology

The age of talking robots is here. Amazon Alexas and Google Assistants are popping up in homes, and ...

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Is It National Latinx Or Hispanic Heritage Month, And Why Does It Matter?

Every September 15th, as National Hispanic Heritage Month starts, the conversations about the terms ...

The 1950s Slang Phrases That Defined The Decade

It’s a universal truth that each new generation of teens invents its own slang. And it’s...

9 Harmless Words That Started As Offensive Insults

It’s not too surprising to learn about how language changes, but it can be a bit more strange ...

Here’s Why German Love Songs Are Actually The Best (Seriously)

“Say I love you to someone, but say it in German because life is confusing and scary,” g...

How To Ask Someone Out In Portuguese

Every once in a while, you find yourself on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, or biting into a lobster ...

Is Learning A Language While Sleeping Possible?

The average human sleeps about eight hours a night for, on average, 75 years. That adds up to around...

How To Compliment Someone In Turkish

Some would argue that Turkish is for lovers. You could just as easily claim that Turkish is for hat...

Snowmen, Snow Angels And Other Snow Traditions Around The World

It’s good to step back and appreciate the wonder of snow every once in a while. Sure it can cause ...

Could Four German Cases Soon Become Three?

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the four German cases, and one of them has been hit espe...

A History Of The Word ‘Dude’ From Its Dandy Origins To Today

Few words in the English language are as flexible as “dude.” At its simplest, it’s just someth...

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